This Week in IT

Russell Smith - Editorial Director @ Petri.com

Petri's Editorial Director, Russell Smith, brings you the most important Microsoft 365 and Windows news updates every week. This Week in IT is brought to you by Petri.com

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Dec 22, 2023 · 14 min
3 NEW Useful Features in Microsoft Teams (December 2023)
This Week in IT, our last episode of 2023, I look at three new features and changes in Microsoft Teams that can help you boost productivity. Plus, Microsoft releases a tool to fix a bug that renamed printers, Windows Mixed Reality exits stage left, and Microsoft Authenticator is getting support for passkeys to prevent password phishing. Plus, a whole load more.
Dec 8, 2023 · 16 min
Windows 12 Rumors and Microsoft Copilot Is Live
This Week in IT, I look at what's possibly in store for Windows 12, Bing Chat is now Microsoft Copilot and it's generally available on a device near you! Plus, we navigate the twists and turns of Windows 10's end-of-service maze, exploring the alternative options for those not ready to move on. I uncover the mystery behind Microsoft's bizarre bug that's been secretly transforming printers into 'HP LaserJets'. Stay tuned for all that and the rest of the week's IT Pro news.
Dec 1, 2023 · 12 min
Windows Hacked - Security Flaw in Top Laptops Revealed!
This Week in IT, discover how experts from Blackwing HQ uncovered startling Windows Hello fingerprint vulnerabilities on Dell, Lenovo, and Surface laptops. Learn about the flaw and what it means for your device's security. Plus, Windows 10 is getting a new feature and there are some changes to end of support for Exchange Server 2019. Plus, all of the week's news for IT Pros.
Nov 17, 2023 · 14 min
Microsoft Planner is Getting a BIG Update
This Week in IT, find out how task management is being transformed in Microsoft 365 with big changes to Planner. Plus, all the news from Ignite, including Loop GA and new feature, updates to Microsoft Teams, and a new enterprise app management feature in Intune.
Nov 10, 2023 · 15 min
Is Your Data Safe? How Microsoft's 'Secure Future' Plans to Outsmart Digital Threats
This Week in IT, get ready to navigate the cutting-edge of security and AI with Microsoft's latest innovations! From the robust Secure Future Initiative, safeguarding against cyberthreats, to the seamless new Teams web client enhancing online collaboration, and the buzz around Windows 11's Copilot possibly joining Windows 10—this is your look into the fast-moving pace of development at Microsoft. Stay tuned for all this and the rest of the week's IT news.
Nov 7, 2023 · 17 min
Unlock the Future: Windows 11 23H2 Enhanced File Explorer and Passwordless Security Unveiled!
This Week in IT, discover the future of Windows and Microsoft Teams in our latest tech roundup: From the many enhancements in Windows 11 23H2 including a modernized File Explore and more secure, password-free experience, to a pivotal shift as we say goodbye to the classic Teams app. Plus, we'll explore the new Teams Meet app, a game-changer for meeting management and multi-language communication with live translations. Stay tuned for that and much more.... #Windows11 #microsoft365 #microsoftteams 🔗Links and resources Microsoft Releases Windows 11 Version 23H2: Everything You Need to Know - https://petri.com/windows-11-version-23h2/ What’s new for IT pros in Windows 11, version 23H2 - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/what-s-new-for-it-pros-in-windows-11-version-23h2/ba-p/3967814 Classic Microsoft Teams Users will Auto-Update to New Teams Desktop Client in Early 2024 - https://petri.com/classic-microsoft-teams-auto-update-new-teams-2024/ M365 Changelog: Classic Teams Users Will be Automatically Updated to New Teams After March 31, 2024 - https://petri.com/microsoft-changelog/m365-changelog-classic-teams-users-will-be-automatically-updated-to-new-teams-after-march-31-2024/ Microsoft Teams Gets New Meet App, Live Translated Transcripts, Other New Features - https://petri.com/microsoft-teams-updates-october-2023/ What’s New in Microsoft Teams | October 2023 - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/what-s-new-in-microsoft-teams-october-2023/ba-p/3966624 Microsoft 365 Copilot is Now Generally Available - https://petri.com/microsoft-365-copilot-generally-available/ Microsoft 365 Copilot is Generally Available - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-copilot/microsoft-365-copilot-is-generally-available/ba-p/3969331 IT Admins Can Now Disable Roaming Signatures in Outlook on the Web and New Outlook for Windows - https://petri.com/microsoft-disable-roaming-signatures-outlook/ M365 Changelog: Admins can now disable roaming signatures themselves for Outlook on the web - https://petri.com/microsoft-changelog/m365-changelog-admins-can-now-disable-roaming-signatures-themselves-for-outlook-on-the-web/ Higher configuration offerings available in Windows 365 - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/higher-configuration-offerings-available-in-windows-365/ba-p/3968118 ⌚ Time stamps 00:00 Start 01:17 Windows 11 23H2 GA 03:29 Windows 11 23H2 modern File Explorer 05:34 Windows 11 23H2 native support for RAR archive formats 07:01 Windows 11 23H2 passkeys 08:33 Windows 11 23H2 - Store, Copilot for Windows, and more 09:32 Windows 11 23H2 - Windows Firewall enhancements and new volume mixer 11:33 Legacy Microsoft Teams app to be retired in 2024 12:22 Microsoft Teams 'Meet' app 13:24 Microsoft Teams live translations 13:55 Microsoft 365 Copilot GA 14:58 Disable Exchange Online roaming signatures 15:29 New Windows 365 SKUs
Nov 7, 2023 · 15 min
Tech Showdown: Snapdragon X Elite vs Apple M2, Teams Milestone & Windows Security Boosted!
This Week in IT, Snapdragon X Elite takes the lead against Apple's M2 Max! Meanwhile, Teams skyrockets with 320 Million active users and Microsoft streamlines Defender for Endpoint deployment. Plus, discover how Windows LAPS is supercharging protection with the latest Entra ID and Intune support. Let's dive in! #microsoft365 #windows11 #snapdragon 🔗 Links and resources Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon X Elite: A Powerhouse for Windows on Arm PCs, Outperforming Apple’s M2 Max with 30% Less Power - https://petri.com/qualcomms-snapdragon-x-elite/ Qualcomm Unleashes Snapdragon X Elite: The AI Super-Charged Platform to Revolutionize the PC - https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2023/10/qualcomm-unleashes-snapdragon-x-elite--the-ai-super-charged-plat Microsoft Fiscal Year 2024 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/investor/events/fy-2024/earnings-fy-2024-q1.aspx Teams Grows to 320 Million Monthly Active Users - https://office365itpros.com/2023/10/26/teams-number-of-users-320-million/ Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Gets Streamlined Device Connectivity Experience - https://petri.com/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-device-connectivity/ Announcing a streamlined device connectivity experience for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/announcing-a-streamlined-device-connectivity-experience-for/ba-p/3956236 Windows LAPS Introduces Microsoft Entra ID and Intune Support to Boost Protection - https://petri.com/windows-laps-microsoft-entra-id-intune/ Windows Local Administrator Password Solution with Microsoft Entra ID now Generally Available! - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-entra-azure-ad-blog/windows-local-administrator-password-solution-with-microsoft/ba-p/3911999 Microsoft Expands Passwordless Experience to Entra ID-Joined Windows 11 Devices - https://petri.com/microsoft-passwordless-entra-id-joined-windows-11/ Windows passwordless experience expands - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/windows-passwordless-experience-expands/ba-p/3962005 Azure Active Directory: Auto-rollout of Conditional Access policies - https://www.microsoft.com/en-ww/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=183905 Delegate Azure role assignment management using conditions - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-entra-azure-ad-blog/delegate-azure-role-assignment-management-using-conditions/ba-p/3954216 ⌚Timestamps 00:00 - Start 00:33 - Snapdragon X Elite and Windows on Arm (WoA) 08:19 - Microsoft Teams usage up 20 million 09:16 - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint deployment 10:15 - Windows LAPS Introduces Microsoft Entra ID and Intune Support to Boost Protection GA 11:41 - Windows passwordless experience expands 12:38 - Azure managed Conditional Access policies 13:44 - Azure role assignment management using conditions preview
Nov 7, 2023 · 15 min
New Loop Features in Microsoft Teams: Boosting Team Collaboration!
This Week in IT, unlock seamless collaboration in Teams with the new Loop components update, allowing real-time edits, sharing, and integration across Microsoft 365. Plus, Microsoft introduces extra security to protect Azure Backup vaults from ransomware, Windows 365 Cloud PCs get an important new security feature, and Security Copilot gets an update and wider availability. Stay tuned for this and the rest of the week's IT news. #microsoft365 #microsoftteams #microsoftloop 🔗Links and resources Enhanced Collaboration: Loop Components Coming to Microsoft Teams Channels - https://petri.com/microsoft-teams-channels-loop-components/ M365 Changelog: Loop components in Channels and Loop Embed Mode in Teams - https://petri.com/microsoft-changelog/m365-changelog-loop-components-in-channels-and-loop-embed-mode-in-teams/ Experience the Future of Security Operations Now with the Microsoft Security Copilot Early Access Program - https://petri.com/microsoft-security-copilot-early-access-program/ Microsoft Security Copilot Early Access Program: Harnessing generative AI to empower security teams - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2023/10/19/microsoft-security-copilot-early-access-program-harnessing-generative-ai-to-empower-security-teams/ Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Now Automatically Blocks Human-Operated Attacks - https://petri.com/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-human-operated-attacks/ Microsoft Defender for Endpoint now stops human-operated attacks on its own - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2023/10/11/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-now-stops-human-operated-attacks-on-its-own/ Enhancing Security: Microsoft to Phase Out Default Outbound Access for Azure VMs - https://petri.com/microsoft-retire-default-outbound-access-azure-vms/ Default outbound access for VMs in Azure will be retired— transition to a new method of internet access - https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/default-outbound-access-for-vms-in-azure-will-be-retired-transition-to-a-new-method-of-internet-access/ Mitigate Security Threats: Monitor HTTP Requests with M365 Graph Activity Logs - https://petri.com/microsoft-graph-activity-logs-public-preview/ Microsoft Graph Activity Log is Now Available in Public Preview - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-entra-azure-ad-blog/microsoft-graph-activity-log-is-now-available-in-public-preview/ba-p/3848269 Microsoft Updates Teams PowerShell Module to Version 5.7.0 - https://petri.com/microsoft-teams-powershell-module-version-5-7/ Microsoft Teams PowerShell Release Notes - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/teams-powershell-release-notes ⌚ Timestamps 00:00 - Start 01:18 - Enhanced Collaboration: Loop Components Update in Teams 06:12 - Boosting Ransomware Defenses: Microsoft Introduces Multi-User Authorization for Azure Backup Vaults 07:25 - Security Copilot Early Access Program 09:06 - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Now Automatically Blocks Human-Operated Attacks 10:06 - Protect against Ransomware and other security threats: Microsoft to Phase Out Default Outbound Access for Azure VMs 11:11 - Microsoft Intune Endpoint Privilege Management Support Now Available for Windows 365 Cloud PCs 12:18 - Mitigate Security Threats: Monitor HTTP Requests with M365 Graph Activity Logs 13:24 - New Teams Management Features: Microsoft Updates Teams PowerShell Module to Version 5.7.0
Nov 7, 2023 · 17 min
Google's Strict Anti-Spam Rules: What M365 Admins Need to Know!
This Week in IT, there's a critical Alert for MS 365 Admins: Your Emails Might Be at Risk with Google’s New Anti-Spam Rules - Discover Vital Steps to Ensure Seamless Communication Now! Plus, what you can do to protect your Windows Server 2012/R2 workloads as it reaches end of support, Active Directory is getting some new features for the first time in 7 years, and Windows 11 is getting an update to Kerberos authentication. 🔗 Links and resources Authenticate Outbound Email to Improve Deliverability - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/authenticate-outbound-email-to-improve-deliverability/ba-p/3947623 Microsoft 365 Admins Warned About Google’s New Strict Anti-Spam Rules - https://petri.com/microsoft-365-admins-google-anti-spam-rules/ Email sender guidelines - https://support.google.com/mail/answer/81126 Secure Windows Server 2012/R2 workloads with options from Azure -https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/windowsserver/2023/10/10/secure-windows-server-2012-r2-workloads-with-options-from-azure/ Windows Server vNext Update: Key Enhancements in Active Directory Upgrade - https://petri.com/windows-server-ad-forest-domain-functional-level/ What's new in Active Directory Domain Services Insider Preview -https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/whats-new-active-directory-domain-services-insider-preview Microsoft Discontinues NTLM Authentication in Windows 11: What You Need to Know -https://petri.com/microsoft-disable-ntlm-windows-11/ The evolution of Windows authentication -https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/the-evolution-of-windows-authentication/ba-p/3926848 The Evolution of Windows Security (Webinar) - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=v4j5cvGGr0GRqy180BHbR6Y3c5FtvxlLgwJNBAvsrFZUM0hGQzdWOFE0U1JJMzA0VkdVTjFGTFBaVC4u Microsoft Teams Gets New Town Halls Experience, Retires Teams Live Events - https://petri.com/microsoft-teams-town-halls/ Introducing Town Halls in Microsoft Teams and Retiring Microsoft Teams Live Events - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/introducing-town-halls-in-microsoft-teams-and-retiring-microsoft/ba-p/3925739 Azure Arc-Enabled System Center Virtual Machine Manager Gets New Management Features - https://petri.com/azure-arc-enabled-scvmm-management-features/ Introducing Azure management capabilities for Azure Arc-enabled SCVMM - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-arc-blog/introducing-azure-management-capabilities-for-azure-arc-enabled/ba-p/3947253 ⌚ Timestamps 00:00 - Start 01:19 - New antispam rules 05:19 - Windows Server 2012/R2 end of support 07:32 - Active Directory new features 11:02 - Windows 11 security changes 13:40 - Teams Town Hall 15:08 - Azure Arc for SCVMM VMs #microsoft365 #activedirectory #windows11
Nov 7, 2023 · 15 min
Next-Gen Cloud File Management: OneDrive's Big Update Is Here!
This Week in IT, OneDrive gets a huge update, including AI recommendations, new file filters, customizable folders, and collaborative views, plus there are new controls for IT Pros! And Microsoft makes an announcement about the new Teams client, there are several important updates coming to Exchange Online, and security improvements for Entra ID. Links and resources • Microsoft OneDrive Gets Big Update with Copilot Integration - https://petri.com/microsoft-onedrive-copilot-integration/ • Unveiling the Next Generation of OneDrive - Microsoft Community Hub - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-onedrive-blog/unveiling-the-next-generation-of-onedrive/ba-p/3935612 • Microsoft Teams Now Supports 1,000 Standard/Shared Channels (petri.com) - https://petri.com/microsoft-teams-1000-channels/ • Exchange Online to Add SMTP DANE with DNSSEC Support for Inbound Emails (petri.com) - https://petri.com/exchange-online-smtp-dane-with-dnssec-inbound-emails/ • Microsoft Ends Remote PowerShell Support in Exchange Online (petri.com) - https://petri.com/exchange-online-remote-powershell/ • Hackers Use ZeroFont Phishing to Show Fake AV Scans in Outlook (petri.com) - https://petri.com/zerofont-phishing-fake-av-scans-outlook/ • Connect in new ways with Microsoft Mesh | Microsoft 365 Blog - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/09/26/microsoft-mesh-enters-preview-in-october-including-a-new-teams-experience/ • Just-in-time access to groups and Conditional Access integration in Privileged Identity Management - Microsoft Community Hub - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-entra-azure-ad-blog/just-in-time-access-to-groups-and-conditional-access-integration/ba-p/2466926 • Remediate User Risks in Microsoft Entra ID Protection Through On-premises Password Changes - Microsoft Community Hub - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-entra-azure-ad-blog/remediate-user-risks-in-microsoft-entra-id-protection-through-on/ba-p/3773129 #microsoft365 #onedrive #microsoftteams ⌚ Timestamps 00:00 - Start 01:11 - OneDrive (updated homepage) 07:25 - OneDrive (Copilot integration) 08:28 - OneDrive (new controls for IT Pros) 09:14 - Teams announcement 09:52 - Exchange Online changes 11:22 - ZeroFont hacking campaign against Outlook 12:25 - Microsoft Mesh enters preview 13:27 - Microsoft Entra ID new features
Oct 2, 2023 · 12 min
Rust Revolution: Microsoft is Reinventing Windows Driver Security
This Week in IT, discover how Microsoft's pivot to Rust could mark the end of notorious Windows driver vulnerabilities! Plus, M365 gets a new Loop service plan, which means the Loop app could be approaching GA, the new Outlook for Windows gets some key updates, and lots more of the week's most important IT news. 00:00 - Start 01:07 - Windows Rust driver revolution 04:09 - Microsoft 365 Loop app servicing plan 06:54 - New Outlook for Windows updates 07:49 - Bing Enterprise Chat deployment controls 08:35 - Windows Terminal updates 09:34 - Microsoft Intune September updates
Sep 25, 2023 · 18 min
Windows 11's Latest Twist: What You NEED to Know About the September Update!
September's bringing a fresh wave of features to Windows 11. Discover what's changing and why it matters in my deep dive. Plus, Microsoft 365 Copilot is coming for commercial customers - we know the date, and Azure Update Manager is now generally available, and Microsoft Planner is getting personal. #microsoft365 #windows11 #ai Time stamps 00:00 - Start 01:06 - Windows Copilot 04:43 - Windows 11 passkeys support 06:31 - Windows 11 Config Refresh 07:50 - Windows 365 Boot and Switch general availability date 09:21 - Windows 11 September security improvements 10:20 - Intune Custom App Control for Business 12:21 - Microsoft 365 Copilot GA date 15:41 - Microsoft Planner gets personal 16:23 - Azure Update Manager GA
Sep 15, 2023 · 14 min
Microsoft 365 MFA Cracked: Are You at Risk from W3LL Hackers?
This Week in IT, is your Microsoft 365 tenant vulnerable to the W3LL Phishing attack that bypasses MFA? Stay tuned as I look at the risks and how to protect your users. Plus, get the latest updates on Windows 365 and OneDrive, and there are major changes coming to Outlook and printer support in Windows!
Sep 11, 2023 · 14 min
Microsoft Teams on Mac Just Got a Major Upgrade! What's New & Why It Matters
This Week in IT, are you a Microsoft Teams user on a Mac? Then you won't want to miss this game-changing update! Stick around to find out what's changing. Plus, Microsoft releases a new Group Policy analytics tool and Loop components are getting a new feature for developers. And all the rest of this week's Microsoft 365 and Windows news. #microsoft365 #microsoftteams #grouppolicy 00:00 - Start 00:50 - Microsoft Teams for macOS 05:28 - Microsoft Teams August round-up 07:25 - macOS Entra ID SSO 08:13 - New GPO tool 09:42 - New Microsoft Loop feature for developers and sysadmins 10:56 - MSI BIOS update 11:33 - Conditional Access Policy Templates and Overview 12:07 - Windows Autopatch August round-up
Sep 5, 2023 · 15 min
Slack vs Microsoft: Au Revoir Teams?
This Week in IT, are you ready for a big change coming to Microsoft 365? From Teams' surprising move in Europe to a game-changing update for multi-tenant collaboration. Plus, a CPU glitch that might be causing Windows 11 to crash—stay tuned, as I'm breaking it all down! #microsoft365 #microsoftteams #windows11 00:00 - Start 01:03 - Changes to Teams in EU 07:35 - Teams 2.0 MTO 09:08 - Microsoft is Investigating CPU-Related BSOD Errors on Windows 11 10:14 - OneDrive for Business Kills Unlimited Storage Option 10:48 - Microsoft to Enable Extended Protection By Default on Exchange Server 11:43 - Microsoft to Offer Teams Premium for Self-Service Purchase 12:59 - Windows Update for Business: Enhance update management decisions with metadata and insights